Why the study?
The study was conducted to better understand healthcare-associated rhinovirus transmission in neonatal intensive care settings.
Molecular sequencing of a rhinovirus outbreak in a NICU revealed multiple sources of infection and evidence of horizontal transmission between adjacent rooms.
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Rhinovirus outbreaks in NICUs may involve multiple introductions with limited transmission; leaves open optimal surveillance and control strategies.
We performed a molecular and epidemiologic study of a healthcare-associated rhinovirus outbreak to better understand transmission in neonatal intensive care settings. Sequencing of the 7 outbreak strains revealed 4 distinct clades, indicating multiple sources. A single clade infected 3 patients in adjacent rooms, suggesting horizontal transmission. We observed 1 rhinovirus-associated death.
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